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Ox-shaped Zun
A liquor container from the middle Western Zhou Dynasty (approximately 1100BC -771BC). It is 24cm high and 38cm long. Unearthed in 1962 in Hejiazhuang, Qishan County, Shaanxi Province, it is now in the collection of Shaanxi History Museum.
The ox is vigorous with strong legs. It is stretching out its head to bellow. Its tongue turns upward and serves as the outlet. Its tail curves into a ring. There is a square cover on its back with a tiger-shaped handle. The decorations include pattern of curves and whirlpool lines. This ox-shaped
zun is simply decorated and vividly designed. It may be rated as a fine work of art.
Yuan Foal Zun
A liquor container from the middle Western Zhou Dynasty (approximately 1100BC -771BC). It is 34cm long and 32.4cm high. Unearthed in 1953 in Li Village, Mei County, Shaanxi Province, it is now in the collection of Xi'an Museum of China.
The foal stands firm, raising its head, with alert ears and a drooping tail. Its body is decorated with whirlpool pattern. The decoration is simple and the style is lively. It is of high practical and artistic quality. Its inscription is of important value in verifying foal-driving ceremony and
document records.
Three-year-old Xing Pot
A liquor container from the middle Western Zhou Dynasty (approximately 1100BC -771BC). It is 65.4cm high with a diameter of 19.7cm. Unearthed in December 1976 in Zhuangbai Village, Shaanxi Province, it is now in the collection of Zhouyuan Museum, Shaanxi Province.
It has a small neck and swelling body and is decorated with patterns of netted fish scale. Two hoops are shaped like beast heads. Its cover is decorated with bird motifs. The whole pot features well-balanced shape with a large body and a novel design. Its moderate decoration well matches its
shape. Its inscription on the neck records Emperor Zhou's award for Xing.
Yuan Square Yi
A liquor container from the middle Western Zhou Dynasty (approximately 1100BC -771BC). It is 22.8cm high and with a mouth of 14.4cm long. Unearthed in March 1955 in Li Village, Mei County, Shaanxi Province, it is now in the collection of the National Museum of Chinese History.
Its cover and handle are shaped like a roof with ridges. Its two ears are shaped like a curved elephant nose. Its body and cover are decorated with an annular pattern, its two sides with kui-dragon pattern, and its edge and foot with a curve line pattern. The whole body was carved on a
cloud-and-thunder background. The interior inscription with 108 characters records the award and post granted by Emperor Zhou for Yuan. Small and exquisite, this piece is unique in design.
Feng Zun
A liquor container from the middle Western Zhou Dynasty (approximately 1100BC -771BC). It is 16.8cm high with a diameter of 16.8cm. Unearthed in December 1976 in Zhuangbai Village, Fufeng County, Shaanxi Province, it is now in the collection of Zhouyuan Museum, Shaanxi Province.
It has a large mouth, round body and encircled foot. Its body is decorated with a big phoenix pattern and the neck with little bird motifs. Its front is ornamented with beast head pattern and its upper part with a bird motif. Its interior inscription mainly records the order from Emperor Zhou at
Chengzhou to Feng to meet Daju. Feng received awards from Ju and had this bronze piece made to commemorate the event. This vessel is beautifully decorated and served as official vessel in the time of King Mu.
Weibo Xing Gui
A food container from the middle Western Zhou Dynasty (approximately 1100BC -771BC). It is 13.9cm high with a diameter of 27.3cm. Unearthed in 1977 in Zhuangbai Village, Fufeng County, Shaanxi Province, it is now in the collection of Zhouyuan Museum, Shaanxi Province.
It has a shallow plate and a straight mouth. Its rim is decorated with a multi-circular pattern. Its stand is hollow and ornamented with an annular pattern. This article is exquisite and of high craftsmanship.
Xing Bell
A musical instrument from the middle Western Zhou Dynasty (approximately 1100BC -771BC) used during battles, sacrificial offerings and banquets. It is 64.6cm high with a milling distance of 27.5cm. Unearthed in 1976 in Zhuangbai Village, Fufeng County, Shaanxi Province, it is now in the collection
of Zhouyuan Museum, Shaanxi Province.
The handle is hollow and connected with the cavity. The bell is decorated with a pair of birds with long beaks, large crests and falling tails. Other decorations include a cloud-and-moon pattern. The inscription records the event that Xing, the bell maker, offered sacrifices to the ancestors and
prayed for longevity and peace.
Xing Gui
A container for broomcorn, millet, rice, sorghum, etc., from the middle Western Zhou Dynasty (approximately 1100BC -771BC). It is 35.8cm high with a diameter of 22.8cm. Unearthed in 1976 in Zhuangbai Village, Fufeng County, Shaanxi Province, it is now in the collection of Zhouyuan Museum, Shaanxi
Province.
The container has a swelling body, an arched cover and a square stand. The handles are animal-shaped with double horns, long tongues and falling earrings. The container and stand are decorated with a ridge pattern. Its edge and neck are decorated with a multi-circular pattern and the foot with
tile pattern. Its inscription records the owner Xing's post appointed by Emperor Zhou.
It was a popular practice in the Western Zhou Dynasty to combine the ding and kui in the use of sacrificial vessel, symbolizing the status and position of the ancient noble. For example, 9 dings and 8 kuis were designated for the emperor, 7 dings and 6 kuis for the princes, 5 dings and 4 kuis for
the ministers and 3 dings and 2 kuis for officials. All together 8 pieces of the same kind were unearthed. They are of great value in studying the protocol system of the Western Zhou Dynasty.
Li Guarded by a Slave Punished by Yue Penalty
A cooking vessel from the middle Western Zhou Dynasty (approximately 1100BC -771BC). It is 17.7cm high. Unearthed in 1972 in Zhuangbai Village, Fufeng County, Shaanxi Province, it is now in the collection of Zhouyuan Museum, Shaanxi Province.
It is rectangular with handles. At each corner is found a dragon design in relief. The square container is supported by four animal-shaped legs. The stove can be opened in the front. The door is guarded by a slave whose feet were cut off by a kind of penalty called Yue. The area around the window
is decorated with a slanting cloud pattern. Its back is ornamented with a hollowed-out curve pattern. Monsters are cast on each corner. Charcoal can be burned inside the stove to heat the food in the container. Square Li is very rare. The slave punished by Yue penalty serves as the material object
for the study of the criminal law of the Western Zhou Dynasty.
Wei He
It is a water container from the middle Western Zhou Dynasty (approximately 1100BC -771BC). It is 29cm high wigh a diameter of 22cm. Unearthed in 1975 in Dongjiacun, Qishan County, Shaanxi Province, it is now in the collection of Qishan Municipal Cultural Center.
It has a cover with a handle and two ears. The handle is decorated with wind design and the ears with bird motif. The legs of the bird serve as earrings. It has a big mouth and three short legs. The container and its cover are both decorated with bird motifs. Its whole body is ornamented with
angular spiral patterns or leiwen on the background. The interior inscription with 132 characters records the land and economic system of the time. Unique and original in shape and style, it is a rare piece of ancient bronze.
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